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2025 BAL: Kingsmen Name 13-Man Squad for Quarter Final Clash with US Monastir

Posted : 06 June 2025

Nigeria's representative at the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs and finals in Pretoria, South Africa—the Rivers Hoopers, also known as the Kingsmen—have unveiled their final 13-man roster ahead of their quarterfinal showdown with Union Sportive Monastir.

 

According to head coach Ogoh Odaudu, the roster features five guards: Kevin Amayo, Maxi Shamba, Michael Okiki, Abel Ofia, and Ahmed Doumbia.

 

The forwards include Ifeanyi Koko Jr., Madut Akec, Raphiael Putney, and Buchi Nwaiwu, while the centers are Chingka Garba, Peter Olisemeka, Samuel Sani, and David Ike.

 

The Kingsmen qualified for the playoffs after finishing second in the Kalahari Conference, setting up a quarterfinal rematch with US Monastir, the top team from the Sahara Conference. The Hoopers narrowly defeated Monastir 92–88 in last year’s quarterfinals and will be looking to repeat that feat.

 

US Monastir, however, are hungry for revenge.

 

“They’re definitely not the same team from last year,” said guard Kevin Amayo. “I watched US Monastir in the Sahara Conference — they played very well. We’re going to bring high-level intensity and strong defense.”

 

The Hoopers finished third in the 2024 edition of the tournament and are determined to go even further this year as they chase their first BAL championship.

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